Eight Aspects of Brahmacarya



(1) smaranam - One should not think of the opposite sex.



Memorize favorite passages or verses from the sastras.


(2) kirtanam - One should not talk of sex life (prajalpa)



Practice gravity, chant japa nicely


(3) kelih - Don't play or dally with the opposite sex


always engaged positively in K.C.


(4) preksanam - Don't look lustfully at the opposite sex.


Focus your eyes (or remember) on your favorite Deity form of the Lord.


(5) guhyabhasanam - Don't talk intimately with the opposite sex in a secluded place


Make strong friendships with other brahmacaris (or offer your choice prayerful words to the Deity instead).


(6) sankalpo - The determination to engage in sexual intercourse.


Make sure you get proper counseling with a senior devotees you have implicit trust in, if you have fallen to this bad state of mind
(thinking, feeling, willing).


(7) adhyavasayas- Don't endeavor for sex life.

Endeavor to improve or get better devotees association than you have now.


(8) ca kriyanirvrttir - Don't engage in sex life.

Control the senses, mind, activities by devotional service.
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  • Volunteer
    thank you very much prabhuji
  • thank u prabhu such wonderful post
  • Hare Krishna Prabhu ! Dandawat Pranaam !
    Please accept my humble obeisances !
    Thank you prabhu, for reminding these essential aspects.. By Nature we are forgetfull.. keep reminding and in this way keep the spirits of Brahmacarya High.. All Glories to Srila Prabhupada !
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